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How to set an overnight location

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to set an overnight Whereabouts entry on the Athlete Connect web application. It includes detailed instructions and screenshots to help athletes easily navigate through the process. Following this guide will ensure that athletes accurately set their overnight Whereabouts and provide important information for locating them for testing.

1. Open Athlete Connect on your mobile device, computer, or tablet.
2. Click “Enter Missing Whereabouts Entries” if you are filing your Quarterly Whereabouts. Click the “Add Entry”  icon if you are adding an overnight after you have filed your Quarterly Whereabouts.
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over updating a quarterly filing.
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over Add Entry icon.
3. Read the Filing Wizard welcome message and click the “Continue” button.
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over Continue button.
4. Click the “i” modal to learn about your overnight requirements.
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over "i" modal.
5. Once you have read the requirement, click the “Close” button to return to the Filing Wizard.
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over close button.
6. To begin entering your overnight locations, click the “Overnight” button. Take note of the percentage complete bar below the button. This indicates what percent of overnights you have entered for the quarter. You must achieve 100 percent complete before submitting your filing.
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over Overnight button.
7. Once in the “Overnight” tab, begin by entering the start date for your overnight entry. You can click the calendar icon on the right side of the screen or manually enter the start date by clicking “mm/dd/yyyy.”
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over calendar icon.
8. Next, select the “Repeats” option that best fits your entry. Note that the “Repeats” option always defaults to “Never.”
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over repeats option.
9. Click the appropriate option to establish your repeats setting for your overnight entry. “Every Day” will allow you to select a range of dates you wish to apply to your overnight entry.
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over Every Day radio button.
10. Use the “mm/dd/yyyy” fields or the calendar icon to enter when you want the overnight entry to end.
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over calendar icon.
11. Once you have entered the entry end date, such as the end of the quarter, click the “Set Repeat” button.
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over Set Repeat button.
12. Next, set your overnight location by clicking the “Select A Location” dropdown. You will be able to choose from a previously added location or given the option to add a new location.
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over location drop down.
13. If adding a new location, enter a nickname for your overnight location. Your entry will be saved to your address book for later use. Make sure to enter a nickname that will allow you to easily identify the location. For instance, CO Springs OPTC Dorms.
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over Nickname field.
14. Begin entering the address for your overnight location in the address bar. Google location services will begin to populate the address once you have entered enough information. Click on the appropriate address for your overnight location. Make sure you have selected the right address before proceeding to the next step.
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over address field.
15. Once the address has been selected and verified, which is indicated by the green checkmark, select the “Save” button.
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over Save button.
16. Click the “Note: (Optional)” field to provide further information about how to locate you for testing at this location.
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over Note field.
17. Once you have confirmed the details of your overnight entry, click the “Add to Calendar” button.
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over Add to Calendar button.
18. Once your overnight entry has been added to your calendar, you will receive a pop-up informing you that your entry has been successfully created.
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over X option.
19. Doublecheck your overnight entry by clicking the “Calendar” icon located at the bottom of the application.
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over Calendar icon.
20. Confirm that your overnight entry is accurate by tapping on the appropriate days in the calendar. Your overnight entry can be identified by the bed icon located in the entry details section below the calendar.
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over overnight calendar details.
21. If you wish to delete an overnight entry, navigate to the appropriate day in the calendar. You must click the entry for a trashcan icon to appear. Click the trashcan icon located to the right of the entry. 
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over trash can icon.
22. You will receive a pop-up asking you to confirm the deletion of your entry. Click the “Delete” button to remove the entry from your calendar.
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over Delete button.
23. To return to the Filing Wizard, click the “Home” icon located at the bottom of the application.
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over Home icon.
24. Click “ENTER MISING WHEREABOUTS ENTRIES” button to access the Filing Wizard.
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over updating a quarterly filing.
25. Revisit the Filing Wizard welcome message if needed. Click “Continue” to advance.
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over Continue button.
26. Reference the completion percentage below the “Overnight” button. Click on the warning icon located to the right of the “Overnight” button to see what you are missing.
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over hazard icon.
27. You will see the details you must provide to become 100 percent complete. Click the “Add Overnight” button to enter the missing information.
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over Add Overnight button.
28. Click the “Location” dropdown to enter the location information for the missing date.
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over location field.
29. Click the “Note: (Optional)” field to enter additional details about finding you for testing at this location.
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over note field.
30. Click “Add to Calendar” once you have entered the appropriate details. Visit your calendar to confirm your entry.
Screenshot of Athlete Connect app with highlight over Add to Calendar button.

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